Description
Soft, buttery, and dusted with powdered sugar, these **Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies** are a delightful treat that melts in your mouth. They’re perfect for cookie trays, sweet gifts, or cozy winter nights. With no eggs, simple pantry staples, and mini chocolate chips in every bite, this is the **easy recipe** you’ll want on hand for every holiday and celebration. Great for **quick desserts**, **festive baking**, and **fun food ideas** for the whole family.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
3. Gradually add the flour and salt. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly using a spatula.
5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls. Place them 1 inch apart on the sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are just lightly golden. Tops will remain pale.
9. Let cookies cool for 2 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
10. Once fully cooled, roll again in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Notes
Make sure your butter is softened for easier creaming and fluffier texture.
Rolling the cookies twice in powdered sugar gives them that iconic “snowball” look.
You can swap mini chocolate chips with finely chopped nuts or a combo of both.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: snowball cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert, chocolate chip snowballs